Don't call me sweetie...
9 years ago
27.7.05
26.7.05
Fourteen Defining Characteristics Of Fascism
Fourteen Defining Characteristics Of Fascism IS it odd...or am I just thinking things loook slightly like...........this? here in the US of A?
24.7.05
Jury Duty
So I was summoned for jury duty this last Wednesday. Man, it was really interesting.
The trial was for the charge of "Reckless Driving resulting in Bodily Injury." The defendant was a older man who was driving northbound on the NW Frontage Road of I-25 and turned in front of another vehicle--a pickup--headed southbound on the NW Frontage Road. As the truck turned infront of the pick-up, the driver of the pick-up swerved and slammed the brakes. They ended up in a head-on crash where a witness said that he saw the back end of the pick-up lift-up and slam down during the crash.
The trial was for the charge of "Reckless Driving resulting in Bodily Injury." The defendant was a older man who was driving northbound on the NW Frontage Road of I-25 and turned in front of another vehicle--a pickup--headed southbound on the NW Frontage Road. As the truck turned infront of the pick-up, the driver of the pick-up swerved and slammed the brakes. They ended up in a head-on crash where a witness said that he saw the back end of the pick-up lift-up and slam down during the crash.
14.7.05
Some thoughts
I'm watching Newsnight with Aaron Brown right now and I want to post some comments on what I'm seeing. BTW, Newsnight is one of my favourite shows, though I usually don't watch it at 20h00 when it's on 'live,' but at 23h00 when it's on replay.
They're saying that the London suicide-bombers were from decently well-off families, rather well educated, one even a science student. It reminded me of the reason that Soka exists. We have to be able to inject humanism into education. Obviously these attackers were not coming from poor neighborhoods and were uneducated and "easily-led." They were people who had belief that weren't that different from what the common people have. Though they must have been led down a path towards radical/super-conservative Islam, they came from a background that doesn't have a strong basis in humanism obviously. With education that teaches true respect for all life, I doubt that there would be such acts of horrible terrorism.
A thought, passes through my mind: what is soka education? how do I put soka education into my life, instill it to the depths?
They're saying that the London suicide-bombers were from decently well-off families, rather well educated, one even a science student. It reminded me of the reason that Soka exists. We have to be able to inject humanism into education. Obviously these attackers were not coming from poor neighborhoods and were uneducated and "easily-led." They were people who had belief that weren't that different from what the common people have. Though they must have been led down a path towards radical/super-conservative Islam, they came from a background that doesn't have a strong basis in humanism obviously. With education that teaches true respect for all life, I doubt that there would be such acts of horrible terrorism.
A thought, passes through my mind: what is soka education? how do I put soka education into my life, instill it to the depths?
10.7.05
The New York Times > Technology > Multimedia > Video
The New York Times > Technology > Multimedia > Video: "Guest Video: The iPod Flea Ad"
8.7.05
Ugh...
It's too warm.
33C, right now as I type. It's so warm. Too warm!
In other news, I watched a movie with Beau. Cuddled and that's about it. "What is love?" This question keeps on popping into my mind as I think about him and as I go over to his place. Another question also pops up: "what is truth?" This question because, as of now, my mom is still most definitely wanting me to have a girlfriend. She believes I am confused, or at least that's what I'm lead to believe. I know my parent's wouldn't send me to an ex-gay camp--we're not Christians--but she uses Buddhism to basically say "I won't believe you." Sigh. So "what is truth?" (Is the de-capitalization of truth/Truth significant here?, I doubt.)
Anyways, I'm going to go put myself in a freezer so I can cool off. Ta' Luego.
33C, right now as I type. It's so warm. Too warm!
In other news, I watched a movie with Beau. Cuddled and that's about it. "What is love?" This question keeps on popping into my mind as I think about him and as I go over to his place. Another question also pops up: "what is truth?" This question because, as of now, my mom is still most definitely wanting me to have a girlfriend. She believes I am confused, or at least that's what I'm lead to believe. I know my parent's wouldn't send me to an ex-gay camp--we're not Christians--but she uses Buddhism to basically say "I won't believe you." Sigh. So "what is truth?" (Is the de-capitalization of truth/Truth significant here?, I doubt.)
Anyways, I'm going to go put myself in a freezer so I can cool off. Ta' Luego.
6.7.05
Off the Podium - Newsweek Society - MSNBC.com
Off the Podium - Newsweek Society - MSNBC.com: "In truth, New York'ss Singapore swan song was closer to fiasco than triumph. Despite a final presentation to the IOC that observers agreed was stirring--"our city needs these games in 2012," Mayor Michael Bloomberg told the delegates. New York outlasted only the muddled Moscow bid in the voting and, with just 16 votes, finished behind not only the 2012 winner London and runner-up Paris, the consensus pre-vote favorite, but a third European capital, Madrid, too. In Olympic parlance, that's not gold, silver or bronze, but off the medal podium."
So, Beau (*yes,* that's his hame) update: [It's ?ironic? or maybe just a coincidence, c'est mon beau, ce que il s'apelle Beau]
First date: Starbucks @ B&N, Rising Cane's (You should try it if you're in the Fort-right after Rutgers and College headed North, Kitty-corner from Whole Foods, and in front of the Enterprise Rent-a-car), Wal*Mart, and then his place to watch a movie. Couldn't go to bed because of the caffeine from the double-shot latte and was thinking about him.
Second date: Fourth of July fireworks and Perkin's. It was nice to watch fireworks in town. For some reason (probably the excitement of watching fireworks with someone), I liked the show--even with the drunks, the children screaming everytime a firework went off, and a 20-minute only show. I've thought more about him since that date.
Now: Hmm, I don't really know what's there. I know I'm comfortable around Beau. I don't know what I'm doing starting a relationship when I'm going to be leaving in about a month, but I am only hoping for the best. I think I may spend the night at his place tonight. We'll see what happens.
In other news, there is not much news. I got my financial aid packet. This will be the first year I take out a loan, for $5'500. I'm scared to take on debt, but I'm helping to finance my own future, a first. It's kinda exciting and at the same time it makes me somewhat nervous. I still have to decide which lender. I'm also planning on getting the CitiBank Dividend MasterCard, so I may just go with CitiBank then.
I went to Espresso di Cinotta yesterday and had an awesome Frappelate. Yumm~! Free with purchase of $20 + at Sunflower Market, so I dived in.
Oh, my car's getting fixed as we speak, so I've been car-free for about 24 hours. I'm amazingly not going through withdrawl.
That's it for this update. I will update more constantly. Y'all are so cool. I think you guys are doing a lot more cooler things than I am, out there, outside of Soka.
First date: Starbucks @ B&N, Rising Cane's (You should try it if you're in the Fort-right after Rutgers and College headed North, Kitty-corner from Whole Foods, and in front of the Enterprise Rent-a-car), Wal*Mart, and then his place to watch a movie. Couldn't go to bed because of the caffeine from the double-shot latte and was thinking about him.
Second date: Fourth of July fireworks and Perkin's. It was nice to watch fireworks in town. For some reason (probably the excitement of watching fireworks with someone), I liked the show--even with the drunks, the children screaming everytime a firework went off, and a 20-minute only show. I've thought more about him since that date.
Now: Hmm, I don't really know what's there. I know I'm comfortable around Beau. I don't know what I'm doing starting a relationship when I'm going to be leaving in about a month, but I am only hoping for the best. I think I may spend the night at his place tonight. We'll see what happens.
In other news, there is not much news. I got my financial aid packet. This will be the first year I take out a loan, for $5'500. I'm scared to take on debt, but I'm helping to finance my own future, a first. It's kinda exciting and at the same time it makes me somewhat nervous. I still have to decide which lender. I'm also planning on getting the CitiBank Dividend MasterCard, so I may just go with CitiBank then.
I went to Espresso di Cinotta yesterday and had an awesome Frappelate. Yumm~! Free with purchase of $20 + at Sunflower Market, so I dived in.
Oh, my car's getting fixed as we speak, so I've been car-free for about 24 hours. I'm amazingly not going through withdrawl.
That's it for this update. I will update more constantly. Y'all are so cool. I think you guys are doing a lot more cooler things than I am, out there, outside of Soka.
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